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P93 GMT

1996 Yamaha Thundercat

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

49,596 mi
Last recorded49,596 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thundercat30,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP93 GMT
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 49,596 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases damage to silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 48,858 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 47,408 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 44,089 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 44,089 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 42,186 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 42,186 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 39,667 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 36,781 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 34,572 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2017 34,490 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2016 30,088 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 28,436 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 27,402 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 26,776 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 26,776 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 26,211 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 25,622 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 24,541 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 23,745 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 23,745 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Offside Front Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Offside Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

How Reliable is the Yamaha Thundercat?

Based on 3,827 MOT tests across 308 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
990
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
308
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 79
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 71
reflector on motorcycle missing 44
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 44
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 40
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P93 GMT is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha Thundercat models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 30,736 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha Thundercat fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P93 GMT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Thundercat typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha Thundercat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P93 GMT is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 17 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P93 GMT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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